I didn't say it was impossible. I didn't report it to mods, for example, and it's not particularly a trigger for me. I said I wouldn't want to engage in this discussion here. I'm aware of a number of politically charged, serious graphic novels; in fact, my husband and I have a bookshelf containing only serious-themed graphic novels. We weren't discussing one in this post.

I said it's a sensitive topic. I was referring, specifically, to debating whether or not anti-Semitism was a significant or primary factor in the policies of nazi Germany, which in my experience can set a lot of people off. I'm not sure why someone would think that statement rated eight question marks, but thanks -- at my age, it's rather charming to have people imply that I'm naive.

This is a topic that people are very legitimately sensitive about. Next time, take more care with your choices of words , especially after people have already said they were feeling uncomfortable about it. In particular:

"That's hardly the only thing the Nazis did, for good or ill. They're a fascinating bunch really."

"That's a mistake. The Nazis found Anti-Semitism convenient to their purposes, but it was never their main motive for their actions."

Those are the sort of comments that can sometimes be used as anti-Semitic and holocaust denial dog whistles. We trust this wasn't your intent; but, please, be more careful with the way you discuss that sort of topic in the future.

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